Dental Hygienist Salary in San Francisco, CA
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The median dental hygienist in the San Francisco area earns $146,760 a year ($70.56 an hour), 50% above the U.S. median ($98,100) and 17% above the California median ($124,930). Half of the 3,780 dental hygienists there earn between $130,200 and $154,920.
Median $146,760
10th: $109,46090th: $156,580
| Annual pay | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $109,460 | $102,090 | $74,880 |
| 25th percentile | $130,200 | $109,730 | $83,570 |
| Median | $146,760 | $124,930 | $98,100 |
| 75th percentile | $154,920 | $132,120 | $108,480 |
| 90th percentile | $156,580 | $151,920 | $126,050 |
| Average | $180,520 | $128,110 | $98,990 |
| Jobs | 3,780 | 24,500 | 222,740 |
San Francisco, CA ranks 1st of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for dental hygienist pay.
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- San Jose, CA: $139,990
- San Diego, CA: $123,790
- Los Angeles, CA: $122,980
- Seattle, WA: $133,740
- Portland, OR: $123,100
- Washington, DC: $119,170
- Baltimore, MD: $116,130
- Denver, CO: $113,760
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.